Choosing the right genre for your manuscript helps readers discover your story more easily. It’s a key part of the uploading process and gives your work the best chance of reaching the right audience.

You’ll be asked to select a genre during Step 2: Genre of the manuscript upload process.

This step comes after uploading your files and before adding extra details about your work.

Libraro offers a wide range of genres, including:

You can pick more than one if your story blends multiple styles.

Helps readers find your story through browsing and search
Improves your visibility in the right categories
Ensures better personalised recommendations
Supports community engagement by putting your story in front of readers who love that genre
Tips for Picking the Right Genre

Think about the main themes and tone of your manuscript
Ask yourself what you would search for if you were looking for a story like yours
Be honest choosing a genre that fits well will attract the right readers
Avoid selecting too many unrelated genres it can confuse users

You can always preview how your book will appear in genre listings before finalising your submission.

Yes if you notice a mistake or change your mind, you can edit the genre selection by going to your manuscript settings after upload.

Selecting Genres for your Manuscript